Swimming With Fish, Whales, and Sharks - The Georgia Aquarium

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Location: Downtown
Ages: All
Hours: Visit http://www.georgiaaquarium.org/plan-your-visit/ as the times change year-round.

THE OBVIOUS
The Georgia Aquarium is one of Atlanta's finest tourist attractions. Located on the Northern end of Centennial Olympic Park, it is easy to access and an exciting place for children and adults alike. Considered to be one of the largest aquariums in the world as it contains more than 8.1 million gallons of water, the aquarium is home to all types of aquatic life ranging from beluga whales to Georgia's own loggerhead sea turtles. The aquarium offers six separate exhibits as well as a 4D theater showing Deepo's Undersea 3D Wondershow. Be prepared for large crowds during the summer season and on weekends and if you want to skip the lines you can always purchase tickets in advance online just go here:http://www.georgiaaquarium.org/acb/stores/1/category.aspx.  

The Unknown
What very few visitors know is the Georgia Aquarium offers a Free jazz concert (with the purchase of a day visitor's ticket) every Friday night May - September from 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.. During the concert, the aquarium offers specialty picnic baskets that you can order in advance. For jazz and fish lovers this could be the perfect date!
Visit http://www.georgiaaquarium.org/explore-the-aquarium/events-and-programs/jazz-journeys.aspx to learn everything you need to know and enjoy!

Centennial Olympic Park - The Fountain and the Local Music

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Location: Downtown Atlanta

Ages: All

Hours: 7 a.m. - 11 p.m.

THE OBVIOUS
There's no better place to start a journey through Atlanta than Centennial Olympic Park. Located in the center of the city and created during the 1996 Olympics the park has much to offer. Children and adventurous adults enjoy running through the fountains in the summer heat, couples and college students enjoy picnics on the long lawns, and visitors from around the world take pictures and read the inscriptions on the thousands of engraved bricks.

THE HIDDEN
What many people do not know is Centennial offers two local concert series. April through September the park hosts musicians from noon - 1 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday. It's a great place to enjoy lunch while taking in some relaxing tunes! See which artists are playing this week by visiting: http://www.centennialpark.com/events/man.html.

Furthermore, every Wednesday evening, April through September, the park hosts a concert series called Wednesday WindDown from 5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.. Artists who have played in the past include Phil Davis and Joey Sommerville. Consider it a wonderful way to avoid Atlanta rush hour and relax instead! If you want to check-out the upcoming schedule visit: http://www.centennialpark.com/events/wwd.html.